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Carving board ham, creamy gooey goodness of havarti cheese, sweet pickles, and a spicy brown mustard and honey spread all on organic and delicious wheat bread, grilled to perfection!
We had an amazing Easter, how about you guys? I was really worried our Easter would suck. My nephew spilled the beans about Santa Claus at Christmas, and that lead to my kids asking lots of questions about other holidays. Is the tooth fairy real? The Easter bunny? Leprechauns? Nope! I was really bummed. My kids are still pretty young, and I just love the excitement and surprise, and fun that comes with these made-up characters, and family traditions.
I went into the holiday with a bad attitude. I forgot why we actually celebrate and got caught up in the fact that the surprise baskets would not be as fun, or surprising. So I basically skipped it. I got my kids a few things, but had a crummy attitude.
Then we had Easter. We spent it with family, and enjoyed an amazing meal, and I got to remember why we celebrate the Easter season and reflect on the redemption provided by Jesus Christ. But what in the world does this have to do with grilled cheese? Well, I used some leftover ham from our Easter meal, and some amazing Arla Dofino havarti cheese to make a grown up version of the classic ham and cheese sandwich!
If you don’t have leftover ham, get the carving board kind, or use any deli ham! When combined with the creamy goodness of family-friendly Havarti Arla Dofino cheese, which is free of added hormones, artificial flavors and preservatives, and crafted with quality, natural ingredients, you get a perfect gourmet grilled cheese! I put it on this bread I recently found, it is Eureka! Organic Bread, which is a fantastic organic bread full of rich flavor and chewy goodness. I used the Saaa Wheat version, but it comes in three varieties.
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I love a good sandwich. I forgot how easy and delicious a good sandwich can be. And this one is no exception. A few simple ingredients (ones you likely already have) mean you get to enjoy a grown up grilled cheese!
Grown-up Ham and Havarti Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs butter
- 4 slices Eureka! Organic Bread
- 4 ounces Arla Dofino havarti cheese 1/2 cup shredded, or 4 slices
- 2 slices carving board ham
- Lettuce
- 1 Tbs spicy brown mustard
- 1/2 tbs honey
- 8-10 Sweet Pickle chips
Instructions
- Heat a griddle to 325 degrees
- Butter one side of each piece of bread and lay bread side down on a griddle
- Put on slice of cheese on each piece of bread
- Lay ham on top of 2 pieces of bread,
- Mix mustard and honey together, and put a dollop on each sandwich and spread over ham
- Add lettuce and pickles on top, and top with second piece of bread and cheese
- Serve warm
Nutrition
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Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says
This looks like my kind of sandwich! Great recipe!!
Jennifer @ The Foodie Patootie says
So I don’t really like ham EXCEPT on sandwiches! For holiday leftovers, I always make a mayo and ham sandwich. There’s just something about it that’s out of this WORLD! Never had a grilled cheese with ham on it so will definitely try next time. 🙂
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
Now this is my kind of sandwich! Reminds me of a Cuban. 😉
Michele @ Flavor Mosaic says
This looks wonderful. I love that this cheese has no added hormones. I’m going to have to look for it at the store.
maryellensrecipes says
I love this sandwich, nothing better than a sandwich made with leftover Easter ham!
The Foodie Affair says
Great looking sandwich! I’ll be looking for that havarti cheese the next time I go grocery shopping (probably tomorrow 🙂 )
Erica (@Erica's Recipes)e says
this reminds me of a Cuban too – I bet it’s delicious!
Jen {Bakerette.com} says
This is a fabulous use for my leftover ham! Great recipe!
Shelby says
That sandwich looks amazing and I love havarti cheese. I will have to look and see if this brand is near me.
I remember the year I was deflated for the holiday, it does take away some of the excitement, but as you state, the real reason is always the reason that is not the highly promoted one and should be the cause for celebration. 🙂
Rachael says
Thanks Shelby, so glad you can relate!